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Gold and Silver Prices Slide Sharply in India
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Gold and Silver Prices Slide Sharply in India

Gold and silver prices fell notably in India, with both precious metals seeing sharp declines and new rates drawing wide attention among buyers. Gold and silver prices dropped sharply in India, with both precious metals recording notable declines and new rates drawing wide attention from buyers and traders. The fall came suddenly enough to spark heavy public interest, pushing "gold silver" into the trending searches on Google Trends in India, where the topic logged more than 100,000 searches. Gold, often treated as a safe store of value, gave up ground, while silver also slipped significantly. The combined move in the two metals prompted many shoppers and investors to check the latest quoted rates. The surge in searches points to strong interest from households and small buyers, for whom shifts in gold and silver prices can affect purchase decisions, wedding-season planning and savings. Any drop in rates typically draws fresh attention from those waiting to buy. Further details on the exact figures, the size of the decline and the factors behind the move were not immediately available. gold price, silver price, gold rate India, silver rate, precious metals, gold silver decline, bullion market

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10 Home Remedies People Use to Guard Against Swine Flu
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10 Home Remedies People Use to Guard Against Swine Flu

From tulsi leaves and raw garlic to turmeric milk and frequent handwashing, here are 10 everyday steps suggested to help ward off swine flu. With swine flu cases rising, many people are looking for simple, low-cost steps they can take at home to strengthen their resistance against the H1N1 virus and common flu. The advice below is not a cure. It is a set of everyday measures, and anyone already ill is warned they will help only to a limited extent. The steps do not need to be followed all at once. The suggestion is to pick a combination that suits you. Most of the remedies rely on herbs, kitchen staples and hygiene rather than prescription drugs, and several are aimed at keeping the throat, nose and lungs clear. Herbs and kitchen staples Tulsi, known in English as basil and by its medicinal name Ocimum sanctum, tops the list. The recommendation is to chew five properly washed tulsi leaves every morning. Tulsi is credited with a range of therapeutic properties, keeping the throat and lungs clear and supporting immunity against infection. Giloi, or Tinospora cordifolia, is a plant found easily in many areas. To make a kadha, or concoction, take a one-foot-long branch of giloi, add five or six tulsi leaves and boil in water for 15 to 20 minutes, long enough for the water to draw out the plant's properties. Season to taste with black pepper and sendha, rock or black salt, or add misri, crystallised sugar lumps, to sweeten it. Let it cool a little and drink while still warm. If the plant is not available, processed giloi powder from suppliers such as Hamdard can be used to make a similar drink once a day. Garlic and dairy also feature. Those who can tolerate it are advised to swallow two pods of raw garlic first thing in the morning with lukewarm water, which is said to build immunity. People who are not allergic to milk can drink a glass of hot or lukewarm milk each night with a small measure of haldi, or turmeric. Aloe vera, known as gwarpatha, is another commonly available plant. Its thick, cactus-like leaves hold an odourless gel, and a teaspoon of that gel taken with water daily is said to help skin, joint pain and immunity. Camphor, homeopathy and Vitamin C A small piece of camphor, or kapoor, roughly the size of a tablet, can be taken once or twice a month, but no more. Adults can swallow it with water, while children may need it mixed into mashed potato or banana to get it down. The warning is clear: camphor is not for daily use, only once a season or once a month. On the homeopathic side, the remedies named are Pyrogenium 200 and Influenzium 200, taken as five tablets three times a day or two to three drops three times a day. Neither is described as targeting H1N1 specifically. They are presented only as a preventive against common flu virus. Citrus fruit and Vitamin C round out the diet advice. Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is singled out for its Vitamin C content. Because fresh amla will not reach the market for another three to four months, packaged amla juice, now widely sold, is suggested as an alternative. Breathing, movement and clean hands Daily pranayam is recommended, ideally under guidance for anyone not already trained in it, along with a regular morning jog or walk. Even in small amounts, this is said to keep the throat and lungs in good condition and improve the body's resistance to illnesses affecting the nose, throat and lungs. The final measure is the most conventional: frequent handwashing. The advice is to wash with soap and warm water for 15 to 20 seconds, especially before meals and after touching any surface that might be contaminated, such as a door handle or knob. That applies particularly after returning from a public place or using public transport. Where soap and warm water are not immediately available, alcohol-based hand cleaners should be kept on hand and used in the meantime. The overriding message accompanying the list is not to panic. The remedies are framed as easy steps to tackle a flu virus of any kind, including swine flu, and can be combined to suit the individual rather than followed rigidly. swine flu remedies, H1N1 prevention, tulsi immunity, giloi kadha, home remedies flu, turmeric milk, amla vitamin C, handwashing flu  

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80-Year-Old Wins Back 4.27 Acres After 40-Year Land Dispute
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80-Year-Old Wins Back 4.27 Acres After 40-Year Land Dispute

Karnataka High Court restores Horakerappa's title to 4 acres 11 guntas, ruling that 40 years of possession and a revenue entry do not create ownership. The Karnataka High Court has restored the property title of an 80-year-old man, ruling that his neighbour's four-decade occupation of his land did not amount to ownership. On August 7, 2026, Justice H.P. Sandesh ruled in favour of Horakerappa, son of the late Sanarangappa, over a plot measuring 4 acres 11 guntas in Sira Taluk of Tumakuru district. The judge reinstated the earlier decision of the trial court, which had recognised Horakerappa as the rightful owner and had barred his neighbour, Thimmappa, from interfering with the land. The verdict overturned a first appellate court ruling that had gone against the elderly owner. Horakerappa had held the land since 1951, when the Assistant Commissioner at Madhugiri allotted it to him under Order No. Dis.GD.10/51-52. He stayed on the property and paid kandayam, the fixed land revenue, over the years. His name remained recorded in Column No. 9 of the land records throughout. The conflict grew after a man named Eranna sold his neighbouring plot to Thimmappa. Once he became Horakerappa's neighbour, Thimmappa began asserting rights over Horakerappa's plot as well. Thimmappa's family stayed on the disputed portion for about 40 years, and the revenue authorities carried out a mutation that placed Thimmappa's name in Column No. 12 for the years 1972-73 and 1981-82. Thimmappa built his claim on two grounds: his family's long occupation and the entry in Column No. 12. Horakerappa rejected both and alleged that the revenue entry had been made through mischief by officials. The dispute came to a head in the first week of August 2000, when Thimmappa allegedly tried to seize the land. Horakerappa then went to court seeking a declaration of ownership and a permanent injunction. He won at the trial court. Thimmappa appealed, and the first appellate court reversed that decision. That court pointed to Horakerappa's failure to submit the 1951 grant certificate and treated its absence as casting doubt on his title. It also weighed the revenue records carrying Thimmappa's name. Horakerappa carried the fight to the High Court. Why possession alone failed The High Court held that staying on someone else's land without permission, even for more than 12 years, is not enough on its own to claim adverse possession. A person raising such a claim must show how the land came into his hands, back it with evidence and prove title. Mere length of occupation, the court said, cannot substitute for a clear and hostile assertion of ownership supported by the required animus. The court also drew on several Supreme Court precedents to state that a wrong entry in land revenue records does not amount to proof of title. That principle applied even where a name enters the records through a mutation carried out by revenue officials for reasons that were never explained. The 1998 sale deed that undid the claim Several pieces of evidence sank Thimmappa's case. The 1998 sale deed through which he bought Eranna's plot described the boundaries in a way that identified Horakerappa's property and referred to his boundary wall. The document itself treated Horakerappa as the neighbouring owner. During cross-examination, Thimmappa admitted that Horakerappa had been allotted land in the original Survey No. 92, and that both men had received land within that survey number. That admission worked directly against his own claim. The missing 1951 grant certificate did not sink Horakerappa's case. The court found that the surviving evidence, especially Thimmappa's own admissions, was enough to confirm that the grant had in fact taken place. With his name still standing in Column No. 9 and the entry in Column No. 12 unable to create title, Horakerappa's ownership was upheld. Karnataka High Court, adverse possession, land ownership dispute, revenue records, Tumakuru land case, property title, Justice HP Sandesh, Sira Taluk

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Sunk in 2002, ex-HMAS Hobart Now Teems With 50 Fish Species
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Sunk in 2002, ex-HMAS Hobart Now Teems With 50 Fish Species

A survey 18 years after the ex-HMAS Hobart was scuttled off South Australia found the warship wreck hosting more than 50 fish species. A 134-metre guided-missile destroyer that Australian authorities deliberately sent to the bottom of Yankalilla Bay has grown into one of South Australia's richest marine habitats in under two decades. Resting 30 metres down, the ex-HMAS Hobart was scuttled on 5 November 2002 and slipped beneath the surface in two minutes and 17 seconds after controlled charges fired along its hull, the Naval Historical Society of Australia records. A scientific survey conducted 18 years after the sinking counted more than 50 fish species living on and around the wreck, together with dense colonies of filter-feeding organisms. The results appear in reports from South Australia's Department for Environment and Water (DEW), which cite the site as evidence that retired military ships can seed marine life across stretches of seabed that offer little natural shelter. From Vietnam veteran to sunken reef The Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Michigan, in the United States, built the vessel, and it joined the Royal Australian Navy in December 1965. Over more than 35 years, the destroyer served three combat tours during the Vietnam War before it was retired from service in May 2000. The Australian Department of Defence then handed the ship to the state of South Australia. Preparing a warship for the seabed took careful work. The Fleurieu Artificial Reef Society, working with state agencies, stripped out hazardous materials, drained the last of the fuel and cut openings so divers could later move through the hull. When the charges detonated off the Fleurieu Peninsula, the destroyer settled upright on a flat, sandy floor almost bare of rocky ground. That sudden vertical structure changed everything for local sea life. Gun turrets, decks and open engine spaces rose above the sand and disrupted nutrient-rich coastal currents flowing past. Sponges, barnacles and soft corals took hold on the steel, turning the hull into a foundation for a growing food web. What the survey found The Marine Science team at DEW carried out the biodiversity count using the standardised Reef Life Survey method of underwater visual census. Divers logged snapper, southern blue devil fish, bullseyes and leatherjackets sheltering among the plates. The metal panels break up strong tidal flows and shield smaller fish from predators, forming pockets of habitat at varying depths through the wreck. Legal protection has helped the colony thrive. The Hobart lies inside the Rapid Head Sanctuary Zone within Encounter Marine Park, where both commercial and recreational fishing are prohibited. DEW management guides say rangers patrol the zone to uphold the no-take rules, letting fish stocks and encrusting organisms build up free from fishing pressure. A magnet for divers Beyond its conservation value, the ship has become a leading draw for experienced divers who seek out cold-water wrecks. It stands apart from most of Australia's sunken naval reefs because divers can enter parts of the interior under regulated access, including the original engine room and the areas that once held missiles. The Hobart is not alone. Australia has scuttled other warships for the same mix of habitat creation and tourism, among them the ex-HMAS Adelaide off New South Wales and the ex-HMAS Canberra off Victoria. Research published in journals such as Ecological Engineering and Frontiers in Marine Science reports that carefully managed steel wrecks can carry fish numbers and species variety comparable to nearby natural rocky reefs. By converting decommissioned vessels into lasting reefs, environmental agencies gain permanent marine habitats and a way to offset natural seabed lost along heavily developed coastlines. ex-HMAS Hobart, artificial reef, Encounter Marine Park, South Australia diving, marine conservation, Royal Australian Navy, shipwreck ecosystem, Yankalilla Bay

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New Kia Sorento Lands In Indian Showrooms, Launches Today
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New Kia Sorento Lands In Indian Showrooms, Launches Today

Kia's premium three-row Sorento SUV has reached Indian dealers ahead of its September 4 launch, offering diesel and hybrid powertrains across three trims. Kia's new Sorento has begun landing at dealer showrooms across India, with the carmaker set to hold the official launch on September 4. The premium three-row SUV pushes Kia into a higher price bracket than any of its current India models, and buyers will get a choice of diesel or strong-hybrid power. The Sorento stretches 4,815 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,785 mm in height, riding on a 2,815 mm wheelbase. Depending on the variant chosen, it can be had as either a six- or seven-seater. Kia is fielding three core trims - HTE, HTK and HTX - with all-wheel drive fitted as standard only on the top HTX. Diesel And Hybrid Options The diesel unit is a 2.2-litre engine rated at 193 PS and 442 Nm. The alternative is a 1.6-litre strong hybrid that pairs a 180 PS petrol engine with a 65 PS electric motor, delivering a combined peak torque of 265 Nm. Equipment climbs sharply as buyers move up the range. The entry HTE ships with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 4-inch instrument cluster, a 10-way powered driver's seat, 18-inch alloys, eight parking sensors, a rear-view camera and seven airbags. A Convenience Pack layers on a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, ventilated front seats and an 8-way powered front passenger seat. HTK And HTX Kit Step up to the HTK and the cabin gains twin 12.3-inch displays, a 12-speaker Bose system, 19-inch alloys, 12 parking sensors, surround-view and blind-spot monitors, and Kia Connect 2.0 with over-the-air updates. It also brings four-cube projector headlamps, ambient lighting and, as an option, a 21-feature ADAS package. The flagship HTX adds front relaxation seats, an Ergo Motion driver's seat, Digital Key 2.0, a Gen AI voice assistant, second-row ventilation, a head-up display, a digital inside mirror, remote smart parking and front and rear dashcams. Safety climbs to 10 airbags and a 30-feature ADAS suite, alongside the standard all-wheel drive with terrain modes. Other touches spread across the line-up include a shift-by-wire rotary gear selector, navigation-linked adaptive cruise, a 220V inverter, ISOFIX anchors for the second and third rows, remote second-row seat folding and a hands-free powered tailgate. With cars already reaching dealerships, Kia will confirm prices and the full variant breakdown at the launch event. The Sorento will slot in above the brand's existing mainstream SUV and MPV range in India. Kia Sorento India, Kia Sorento launch, Sorento price, Kia three-row SUV, Sorento hybrid diesel, Sorento HTX AWD, Kia Sorento variants, premium SUV India

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Honda Reveals 10 New Two-Wheelers for India, Led by ADV 160
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Honda Reveals 10 New Two-Wheelers for India, Led by ADV 160

HMSI has shown 10 two-wheelers for India, including the ADV 160 scooter, CB 500, Rebel 300 and 500, XR 300 Rally and the electric QC3. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has revealed 10 two-wheelers for the Indian market, in one of its largest product pushes in years. The range covers seven fresh models and three existing bikes carried over with new colours, reaching across scooters, roadsters, cruisers, adventure motorcycles, electric mobility and flex-fuel technology. HMSI said the vehicles will reach showrooms in stages, with prices and firm launch dates to follow nearer each model's arrival. At the centre of the plan is a multi-pathway approach that brings internal combustion, electric and flex-fuel options together under a single strategy. ADV 160 leads the scooter push The headline scooter is the ADV 160. It runs a 160cc liquid-cooled engine and is set to be India's first scooter able to use E85 fuel. It carries an 8.1-litre tank, the largest in its class according to Honda, plus 27 litres of under-seat storage. On the motorcycle side, Honda showed the CB 500, a retro-styled roadster built around a 501cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine fitted with an oil cooler. Buyers will get three versions: alloy wheels, spoke tubeless wheels, and a spoke tubeless option with graphics. The company also gave its CB350, CB350C and CB350RS new paint schemes while keeping their mechanicals unchanged. Rebel cruisers and XR 300 adventure bikes Honda widened its cruiser line with the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500. The Rebel 300 uses a 286cc liquid-cooled engine and comes in Standard and E-Clutch forms. The Rebel 500 steps up to a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, also offered with E-Clutch, a system that handles the clutch automatically to ease riding in traffic. Two off-road machines join the range as well. The XR 300L is a lightweight dual-purpose bike for city commuting and weekend trails, powered by a 293.5cc air-cooled engine with an oil cooler. The XR 300 Rally shares that base but is tuned for longer touring and mixed surfaces, with rally-style looks and kit. Electric QC3 scooter claims 151 km range Honda's electric line grows with the QC3 family scooter. A 3 kWh battery gives it an IDC-certified range of 151 km. It charges to 80 per cent in two hours and 40 minutes, and offers 32 litres of under-seat space, a Smart Key and a 5-inch TFT screen with connected features. Honda ADV 160, Honda Rebel 300, Honda XR 300 Rally, HMSI new bikes, Honda CB 500, Honda QC3 electric scooter, Honda India two-wheelers, flex-fuel scooter

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Piers Morgan Blasts Messi's 'GOAT' Michelob Ad as Shameless Bragging
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Piers Morgan Blasts Messi's 'GOAT' Michelob Ad as Shameless Bragging

Piers Morgan slammed Lionel Messi's Michelob Ultra advert declaring him the GOAT, using the star's retirement to renew his push for Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi has walked away from international football, yet the endless argument over whether he or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player of all time refuses to fade. The Argentine's latest commercial project has now pulled British broadcaster Piers Morgan back into the fight. A new Michelob Ultra campaign, posted to Messi's own Instagram account, packages his 21-year Argentina career as a mock bar receipt. The advert lists his goals, assists and minutes played alongside his biggest honours before closing with the line: "GOAT debate-settled." Morgan, a vocal Ronaldo backer, was quick to reject the sentiment. The brand's clip treats Messi's achievements as items totted up on a restaurant tab. Rather than a plain roll-call of trophies, it runs through the milestones that shaped his years in the blue and white, tallying his output on the pitch. It also spotlights his major international wins, among them the 2022 FIFA World Cup, several Copa América titles, Olympic gold and the Finalissima, and even acknowledges the many millions of supporters he has drawn to the game. One detail matters: the final verdict belonged to the advertising campaign, not to Messi declaring himself the finest footballer in history. That nuance did nothing to soften Morgan's reaction. The journalist branded the promotion "the most arrogant piece of shameless bragging in the history of sport" and labelled it "Hilarious" in a social media post. Given how openly he has sided with Ronaldo over the years, the outburst surprised no one. A retirement that reopened the debate Morgan's swipe landed only days after Messi confirmed the end of his Argentina journey. The 39-year-old closes a two-decade spell with the national side having made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals, figures that leave him as his country's most-capped player and its all-time top scorer. The trophies that once eluded him eventually arrived, including that World Cup crown and the Copa América. The decision to step away came after a bruising stretch. Argentina were beaten by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, a second final loss for Messi following the 2014 defeat to Germany. Weeks after that, his father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68. Despite the bitter comparisons that have long defined their careers, Ronaldo offered Messi a personal note of comfort during that grief. Writing on Instagram, the Portugal captain said: "A huge hug to you and your loved ones during these difficult times, Leo. Stay strong." The message underlined the mutual respect the two players have kept intact even as their fanbases trade blows. Morgan reaches for Ronaldo's numbers When Messi announced his exit on August 31, Morgan wasted little time steering the conversation toward his preferred candidate. "Breaking: Lionel Messi retires from international football, after scoring 125 goals for the Argentina national team, placing him second on the list of highest international goalscorers," he wrote. He then delivered the comparison he had clearly been waiting to make, pointing to Ronaldo's tally of 146 goals for Portugal, the most ever recorded at international level. "This settles the debate over who is the best player in history," Morgan added. His stance has been consistent, and hardline. Morgan has previously left Messi out of his all-time XI, brushing aside the Argentine's eight Ballon d'Or awards and vast haul of team silverware, and has gone as far as naming four players he rates above him. The position sits comfortably alongside his well-documented friendship with Ronaldo, the man Messi has been measured against for most of his professional life. With Messi now off the international stage, the rivalry between the two camps shows no sign of cooling. This time, it simply found a new prop in the form of a bar receipt. Lionel Messi, Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo, Michelob Ultra advert, GOAT debate, Messi retirement, Argentina football, international goals

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'Hanuman Ansh' Hits Rs 61 Crore After OTT Rejection
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'Hanuman Ansh' Hits Rs 61 Crore After OTT Rejection

Director Vishal Chaturvedi says an OTT platform used 'derogatory' language to reject 'Hanuman Ansh,' now a Rs 61 crore box office surprise. The spiritual drama "Hanuman Ansh" has become an unexpected box office success, collecting Rs 61 crore net in India across 27 days since its theatrical release. The film, centred on the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, was written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, who has now spoken about a difficult rejection he faced before the project ever reached cinemas. Speaking to India TV, Chaturvedi said he had approached an OTT platform to pitch the film and grew deeply emotional while presenting it. He recalled being told that his story carried international appeal, and said he became so absorbed in narrating the tale of Neem Karoli Baba, revered as Maharaj Ji, that he wept during the meeting. What stayed with the director was not the refusal itself but the way it was communicated. Chaturvedi described the language used to turn him away as "derogatory," and said the encounter strengthened his resolve to press ahead. He suggested the response revealed a flawed way of thinking that he felt compelled to challenge through the film. "Mujhe laga jis tarah unhone reject kiya, jis bhaasha ka prayog kiya, woh thodi derogatory thi," he said, adding that the manner of the rejection exposed a gap in the platform's understanding of the story, one he believed needed to be corrected. The director was careful to separate the fact of rejection from the way it was handled. He said turning down pitches is an ordinary part of a filmmaker's working life, and that he had experienced it countless times. In his view, being passed over is not the problem; the problem is how the decision is conveyed. "We are filmmakers, we have been rejected a thousand times," he said, describing how a story is sometimes praised on the surface while being quietly shelved with vague promises to take it up at a later date. From Rs 10 lakh to Rs 61 crore The film's commercial rise was anything but immediate. Released on August 7, "Hanuman Ansh" earned just Rs 10 lakh on its opening day. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, it closed its first week with a modest Rs 1.08 crore. Momentum built slowly. The second week added only around Rs 40 lakh to the total. The turning point came in the third week, when collections surged to Rs 10.40 crore, setting the film on course for the Rs 61 crore figure it has now reached. The cast and story The drama traces the life and spiritual teachings of Neem Karoli Baba. Shobhinaw Satyaa plays the saint, while Vihaan Shedge portrays Maharaj Ji at a different point in the narrative. The supporting cast includes Chandan Anand, Purnima Tiwari, Anil K Rastogi and Gulshan Pandey. The film runs for two hours and 30 minutes and carries a U certificate, marking it suitable for general audiences. Hanuman Ansh, Vishal Chaturvedi, Neem Karoli Baba, box office collection, OTT rejection, spiritual drama, Shobhinaw Satyaa, Indian cinema

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Luna Band Ships Worldwide at Rs. 13,999 With No Subscription
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Luna Band Ships Worldwide at Rs. 13,999 With No Subscription

Luna's screenless, subscription-free fitness tracker is now shipping globally. It costs Rs. 13,999 in India and offers up to 10 days of battery life. Luna has begun shipping its Luna Band worldwide, the company announced at IFA 2026. The screenless wearable is listed at Rs. 13,999 on Luna's India website and sells for $149 (roughly Rs. 14,000) in the United States. The fitness tracker first debuted at CES 2026 earlier this year, and Luna started taking pre-orders in July. It runs on the company's LifeOS AI platform and, unlike the Whoop and Google Fitbit Air, can be used without a subscription. Rival devices require paid plans to unlock many of their advanced features. In India, the Luna Band is available in three colours: Aloe Green, Desert Beige and Onyx Black. Buyers can also purchase additional straps in Ember Orange, Atlantic Blue and Glacier Blue. No screen, worn on wrist or arm The Luna Band has no display and can be worn either on the wrist or the upper arm. It pairs with both Apple and Android devices. Luna positions the LifeOS platform as a personalised daily health coach that tracks menstrual cycles and dietary habits and offers suggestions based on that data. The device relies on a multi-channel PPG heart rate sensor, a 6-axis accelerometer and a skin temperature sensor. It measures heart rate, SpO2 levels and VO2 Max, and monitors skin temperature and sleep patterns. The platform also sets custom daily hydration goals and recommends supplements based on the wearer's current body state. Automatic activity tracking The Luna Band can automatically log workouts, including running, strength training, boxing and Hyrox. Luna claims up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge, and the band carries a 5 ATM water-resistance rating. The combination of subscription-free operation and multi-day battery life is central to how Luna is pitching the device against established rivals in the fitness wearable market. Luna Band, Luna Band price India, screenless fitness tracker, LifeOS platform, subscription-free wearable, PPG heart rate sensor, Whoop alternative, IFA 2026

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Daily Horoscope, September 04, 2026: Your Signs Aligned
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Daily Horoscope, September 04, 2026: Your Signs Aligned

Read your free daily horoscope for September 04, 2026. Discover what the stars hold for love, career and wellbeing across all 12 zodiac signs today. Today carries a steady, grounded energy that rewards patience over haste. The cosmos gently nudges you to balance ambition with self-care, and to trust the quiet signals guiding your choices. Conversations feel warmer, opportunities feel closer, and small acts of kindness ripple further than expected. Aries Your natural drive finds a clearer channel today, so lead with confidence but leave room to listen. In love, a candid word softens a lingering tension and brings you closer. At work, a task you've been avoiding turns out simpler than feared once you begin. Protect your energy by pausing between commitments. A short walk or stretch resets your focus and steadies a restless mind beautifully. Taurus Stability is your gift today, and others quietly lean on your calm. Romance grows through consistency rather than grand gestures, so cherish the small rituals you share. Financially, a practical decision made now pays off later, so review the details carefully. Career-wise, your patience impresses someone influential. For wellbeing, indulge your senses gently, good food, soft music, fresh air, but avoid overindulgence. Rest tonight restores more than you realize. Gemini Words flow easily, making this a wonderful day to connect, pitch or reconcile. In love, curiosity keeps things playful, so ask the questions you've been holding back. Professionally, your adaptability solves a problem others found stubborn, and people notice. Guard against scattering your attention across too many threads at once. For wellbeing, quiet the mental chatter with a few slow breaths. Choosing one meaningful focus brings surprising relief and clarity. Cancer Your intuition runs strong, guiding you toward the people and choices that truly nourish you. In love, tenderness deepens bonds, and expressing your feelings openly is met with warmth. At work, trust your instincts on a decision that logic alone can't settle. Financially, caution serves you well now. For wellbeing, create a cozy pocket of calm at home, a candle, a book, a familiar comfort. Emotional rest is genuine productivity today. Leo Your warmth lights up every room today, drawing admiration and opportunity alike. Romantically, generosity is returned tenfold, so share your affection freely and sincerely. Career matters shine when you let your creativity lead rather than your ego. A recognition you've quietly wanted may finally arrive. Balance the spotlight with genuine rest, though, since even the sun needs to set. A little humility today makes your success feel far sweeter. Virgo Your eye for detail turns an ordinary day into a productive one, so tackle that lingering list. In love, showing care through small helpful acts speaks louder than words for you. At work, your thoroughness earns quiet trust and a well-deserved nod. Resist the urge to criticize yourself too harshly. For wellbeing, choose progress over perfection and celebrate what you complete. A tidy space today brings a surprisingly settled, peaceful mind. Libra Harmony surrounds you, making this an ideal day to mend fences and build bridges. In love, compromise feels natural, and a heartfelt conversation restores balance. Professionally, your diplomacy smooths a tricky negotiation others couldn't handle. Trust your sense of fairness when a decision weighs on you. For wellbeing, seek beauty in simple things, art, nature, a pleasant meal. Giving yourself permission to choose brings a quiet, lasting contentment today. Scorpio Your focus is magnetic today, letting you cut through distraction and pursue what matters. In love, honesty deepens intimacy, so let your guard down just enough to be seen. Career efforts made in private now set up a visible win soon. Financial instincts are sharp, but avoid impulsive risks. For wellbeing, release old tension through movement or reflection. Letting go of one grudge frees more energy than you'd expect, lightening your whole day. Sagittarius Adventure calls, and even a small change of scenery refreshes your outlook wonderfully. In love, spontaneity keeps the spark alive, so surprise someone dear to you. At work, your optimism inspires the team through a challenge, and doors open unexpectedly. Curb the tendency to overpromise in your enthusiasm. For wellbeing, feed your mind something new, a book, a idea, a conversation. Learning today energizes you more than rest alone possibly could. Capricorn Your discipline pays dividends today, so keep steadily climbing toward that goal. In love, showing reliability builds trust deeper than any dramatic gesture could. Professionally, a long-term plan gains momentum, and your patience earns respect from above. Financial prudence positions you well for what's ahead. For wellbeing, remember that rest is part of the work, not a reward for it. Stepping away briefly today sharpens your ambition rather than dulling it. Aquarius Your original thinking sparks a fresh solution others overlooked entirely. In love, authenticity attracts, so let your true self shine without over-explaining it. At work, collaboration turns a good idea into a great one, and your voice carries weight. Resist detaching when emotions run high. For wellbeing, connect with a community or cause that matters to you. Contributing to something larger today fills you with a quiet, purposeful satisfaction. Pisces Your compassion flows freely today, touching everyone fortunate enough to be near you. In love, empathy deepens connection, so trust the tender feelings rising within. Creatively and professionally, your imagination unlocks a path logic missed entirely. Set gentle boundaries so giving doesn't leave you depleted. For wellbeing, retreat into music, water or daydreams to recharge your sensitive spirit. Honoring your need for solitude today restores your gifts for tomorrow. daily horoscope, horoscope September 4 2026, zodiac signs today, astrology forecast, love horoscope, career horoscope, star sign predictions  

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Judge Lets Google Keep AdX Despite Ad Tech Monopoly Ruling
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Judge Lets Google Keep AdX Despite Ad Tech Monopoly Ruling

A federal judge refused the DOJ's demand to break up Google's AdX exchange, opting for behavioral fixes while keeping the monopoly finding in place. A federal judge has refused to order Google to sell its AdX advertising exchange, turning down the U.S. Justice Department's central demand in a closely watched ad tech antitrust case. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that the company may retain the business even after the court concluded it had broken the law. The outcome, delivered by the U.S. District Court, spares Google a forced breakup of its publisher advertising operation. Rather than compel a sale, Brinkema opted for conduct-based fixes, adopting most of the behavioral remedies that Google and the Justice Department had each put forward. AdX is the auction marketplace through which online publishers offer their advertising space, matching that inventory with buyers in real time. The Justice Department had pushed for the exchange to be spun off entirely, arguing that a divestiture was needed to restore competition. Brinkema rejected that path. The ruling does not disturb the court's underlying finding of wrongdoing. In April 2025, Brinkema determined that Google had unlawfully monopolized two segments of the market: tools that publishers use to serve ads, and the exchanges where that inventory is bought and sold. That conclusion remains fully in force. In the earlier decision, the judge found that Google's practices caused real damage. She held that the company tied publishers to its own suite of advertising products, and that this lock-in hurt those publishers, undermined fair competition, and ultimately worked against consumers. Why the judge chose conduct over a sale Google had fought hard against divestiture. The company told the court that unwinding AdX would be an intricate technical undertaking, one that would require a drawn-out handover and, in its view, leave customers worse off. It framed a forced sale as disruptive rather than corrective. The company also drew a distinction between what the Justice Department was asking for and a step it had previously been willing to take abroad. During an antitrust inquiry by the European Union, Google had floated selling AdX. It argued that the U.S. proposal was not the same as that earlier offer. Brinkema's decision splits the difference between liability and punishment. Google carries the legal weight of having violated antitrust law, but escapes the structural penalty the government sought. Instead of dismantling part of the business, the court is betting that changes to how Google behaves can address the harm. Google responds Google marked the ruling with a statement posted on X and attributed to Lee-Anne Mulholland, who serves as Alphabet's vice president of regulatory affairs. The company's response accompanied a decision that leaves its publisher ad tech unit intact. The practical effect is that Google's advertising exchange stays under its ownership and continues operating. The behavioral remedies now take the place of the sale the Justice Department wanted, and they will govern how the company conducts itself in the markets where it was found to hold monopoly power. For the Justice Department, the result is partial. It secured and preserved a finding that one of the world's largest technology companies illegally monopolized key parts of the digital advertising supply chain. But it did not obtain the remedy it argued was necessary to loosen Google's grip on that market - a court-ordered breakup. The ruling closes the remedies phase of a case that has tested how far courts will go in reshaping dominant technology firms. Here, the answer was that the monopoly finding stands, the exchange stays, and the fix comes through rules on behavior rather than a change in ownership. Google AdX, ad tech antitrust, Judge Leonie Brinkema, DOJ Google case, publisher ad tech, behavioral remedies, Google monopoly ruling, digital advertising exchange

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Vaughan Warns 2027 Ashes Ticket Prices Will Shut Out Fans
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Vaughan Warns 2027 Ashes Ticket Prices Will Shut Out Fans

Michael Vaughan says a 43% rise in Edgbaston ticket prices for the 2027 men's Ashes risks pricing families out of England's biggest series. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised the cost of attending next year's men's Ashes, warning that steep price rises for the 2027 series risk shutting ordinary supporters out of the sport. He singled out a 43% increase for the Test at Edgbaston, which he first called "really poor" on social media before expanding on his concerns to BBC Radio 5 Live. Vaughan said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could be "in for a shock" over how its pricing lands with the public. The Birmingham ground will stage the third Test of the best-of-five contest between England and Australia next summer. Under the new prices, members at Edgbaston can buy seats for £92, while the cheapest adult tickets across the opening three days start at £115. Every ticket also carries a £2.50 booking fee. Vaughan argued the totals quickly become prohibitive for households, estimating that a family of four with children aged over 16 would face a bill approaching £1,000 before adding food, drink, travel and any overnight stay. "I think you're going to be pricing a lot of people out of the biggest series of them all," he said. He described supporters as the foundation of any major sporting occasion and cautioned the governing body against alienating them, adding that the ECB has positioned cricket as one of the country's most inclusive sports. The Hollies Stand rise Much of Vaughan's frustration centred on the Hollies Stand, one of the most recognisable areas in English cricket and known for its noisy, costumed crowd. Seats there will cost £165 for the 2027 Test, up from £115 when Australia last toured in 2023 - the jump that produces the 43% figure. The stand holds almost 6,000 spectators, and Edgbaston's overall capacity is 25,000. "That for me is far too much," Vaughan said. He acknowledged that fans expect gradual increases over the years but felt the scale of this rise went well beyond that, pointing to the stand's famous atmosphere, beer snakes and giant animal costumes as part of what draws crowds in the first place. He also questioned where the money is going. Vaughan noted that venues have been spending heavily on upgrades and suggested proceeds from the sale of Hundred franchises had been expected to help fund that work. Instead, he said, the higher costs appear to have been passed on to spectators through ticket prices. Edgbaston defends the figures Edgbaston has pushed back on the criticism. A stadium spokesperson said the 2027 prices are "broadly in line" with other host grounds and with other leading British sporting events, drawing comparisons to Wimbledon and the Formula 1 at Silverstone. The spokesperson added that entry-level tickets roughly track inflation since Australia's 2023 visit, and said the venue is "battling increased costs" like organisations across the country while trying to keep a lid on prices where possible. The last Ashes in England drew strong demand. The 2023 series finished level at 2-2 after Australia took the first two Tests, at Edgbaston and Lord's. The ECB said every day sold out in advance that summer, with total attendance passing 545,000. Softer demand for Pakistan There are signs, however, that current pricing is not guaranteeing full houses. Edgbaston is operating at reduced capacity because of construction of an on-site hotel, and tickets for next week's third Test against Pakistan, priced between £57.50 and £87.50 for adults, have yet to sell out. The ballot for 2027 Ashes tickets opened on Wednesday. Prices are set to be even higher at the two London venues, Lord's and the Oval, than at Edgbaston. Vaughan's central message was a warning rather than a prediction of failure. He urged the game to tread carefully, arguing that supporters remain the reason showpiece fixtures matter and that pushing them away could backfire on the ECB when the marquee series arrives. Ashes 2027 tickets, Michael Vaughan, Edgbaston Test, ECB ticket prices, England Australia cricket, Hollies Stand, cricket ticket prices, Ashes ballot

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Romania's 'Fjord' Leads Oscar International Feature Submissions
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Romania's 'Fjord' Leads Oscar International Feature Submissions

Romania, Ireland, Chile and Japan name their entries for the 2027 Oscars' best international feature race, with final submissions due Oct. 1. Countries around the world are locking in their entries for the best international feature film Oscar at the 2027 Academy Awards, with national committees facing an Oct. 1 deadline to file final submissions. Romania has put forward Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner "Fjord," while Ireland, Chile and Japan have also confirmed their choices. The Academy will unveil a shortlist of 15 international titles on Dec. 15. Those films go to members across all branches who agree to watch every one of the 15 before casting a vote. Nominations follow on Jan. 21. France, one of the category's traditional heavyweights, has yet to name its pick and is weighing a spread of contenders. A change to the entry rules widens the field this year. Any film that takes the top award at one of six major festivals - Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Sundance, Busan or Toronto - can now be placed in the international race directly, even if no national committee stands behind it. Mungiu returns for Romania Romania's selection committee gave "Fjord" a unanimous nod. Written and directed by Mungiu, the film played in the main competition at Cannes and left with a haul of prizes: the Palme d'Or for best film, the FIPRESCI Prize, the Ecumenical Jury Prize, the Prix de la Citoyenneté and the François Chalais Prize. Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve head the cast. Tudor Vladimir Panduru handled cinematography, Mircea Olteanu edited, and Simona Pădurețu designed the production. Ireland is going with "Aontas," an Irish-language heist thriller directed by Damian McCann. The Irish Film & TV Academy made the pick alongside a committee that drew on several notable names in Irish and international screen work, among them "Evil Dead Rise" director Lee Cronin, "Derry Girls" creator Lisa McGee, "Game of Thrones" director Brian Kirk, "Nothing Compares" director Kathryn Ferguson, actor and filmmaker Aisha Tyler, "Kneecap" actress Fionnuala Flaherty and IFTA chief executive Áine Moriarty. "Aontas" unfolds in reverse, opening in the wreckage of a robbery gone wrong before tracing back how it happened. Three improbable thieves, led by a woman close to collapse, target a bank in rural Ireland. What begins as a botched job turns into a study of a stubborn woman held captive by her own past. The cast features Carrie Crowley of "The Quiet Girl," Bríd Brennan, Eva-Jane Gaffney, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh, Marcus Lamb and Art Parkinson. Chile and Japan pick festival titles Chile's Film Academy chose "The Meltdown" ("El deshielo"), a mystery drama by Manuela Martelli set at a ski resort high in the Andes in the years after Pinochet. It is Martelli's next feature after her praised "Chile, 1976," and it had its world premiere in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section. The story centers on a nine-year-old girl, played by first-time actress Maya O'Rourke, who stumbles on troubling events at her family's resort that force her to question where her loyalties lie. Paulina Urrutia, Mauricio Pešutić, Paula Zúñiga, Marcela Salinas and Lautaro Cantillana round out the cast. Japan has entered "All of a Sudden" from director Hamaguchi Ryusuke, according to the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, known as Eiren. It is the second time a Hamaguchi film has carried Japan's hopes in the category. Five years ago, his "Drive My Car" won the international feature Oscar. Germany's entry, "Everytime," also comes with festival credentials, having claimed the top prize in Cannes' Un Certain Regard strand. With the deadline days away, more countries are expected to declare their candidates before the shortlist emerges in mid-December. Oscar international feature, Fjord Cristian Mungiu, 2027 Academy Awards, Palme d'Or, Aontas Ireland, The Meltdown Chile, Hamaguchi Ryusuke, international film submissions

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Tecno's 'Bezelless' Concept Phone Removes the Screen's Black Border
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Tecno's 'Bezelless' Concept Phone Removes the Screen's Black Border

At IFA Berlin, budget brand Tecno showed a concept phone with no black border around its 6.78-inch OLED screen. Here's how it works. Tecno, a budget phone maker in the same corporate family as Itel and Infinix, has built a concept device that erases the black border from around a smartphone screen. Called the Bezelless, the phone was shown ahead of its unveiling at the IFA trade show in Berlin, and it is not a product anyone will be able to buy. The company built it to prove a single point: a screen can end right at the edge of a phone, with no black strip in between. The device carries a 6.78-inch OLED panel running at 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. On the prototype, there is no visible black outline around the display. Look at the phone straight on, and the screen simply runs up to the light silver frame. Only when tilted at an angle does a sliver of a black line appear beneath the edge of the frame. How the design works The OLED panel still has an inactive strip along its edge, as all such panels do. Tecno's trick is to tuck that strip out of sight beneath the frame. The engineering behind it relies on two separate layers of cover glass. The upper layer stretches all the way to the frame's edge. The lower glass layer, along with the display itself, continues underneath the frame and out of view. That approach forced Tecno to assemble the phone in reverse. Rather than fitting the screen from the front, as is standard, the company mounts the display from the back of the handset. Holding the screen in place then calls for a bespoke adhesive, applied between the frame and the lower sheet of glass. The result is a frame that appears to be a fraction thicker than the one on a typical modern phone. Placed next to this year's Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, the Bezelless shows marginally less material around its screen, though the difference is slight. The payoff is visual. Android's interface now runs to the edge, and photos and videos display without a border on two of their sides. Removing the bezel does not fix letterboxing, so the other edges keep their black bands. Specs and design flourishes Because it is a concept, the internal hardware is beside the point, but Tecno fitted real components. The phone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400e chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It packs a 6,000mAh battery while staying slim and light, a combination that points to silicon-carbon cell technology. On the back, an arrangement that looks like three cameras is actually two: a 50-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. The front holds a single 32-megapixel selfie camera, which Tecno left in place rather than hiding it beneath the display to complete the all-screen look. The rear adds a few touches of its own. A red notification LED sits alongside a butterfly motif rendered with a 3D effect, so the wings seem to lift off the surface as light shifts across it. Tecno has form here. At MWC earlier this year it displayed other concept phones, including one with a color-changing E Ink back, one with built-in neon, and a magnetic modular design that accepted a set of matching accessories. None of those has reached the market. Tecno frames the Bezelless in grand terms, saying it "redefines how users will interact with their phones in the AI era." In practice, the change is cosmetic. Phone makers stopped trimming bezels years ago because the black borders had shrunk to a millimeter or so and most buyers no longer minded. Erasing that last strip makes the display feel roomier and allows either a slightly bigger screen or a slightly smaller body, but it does not add any real function. The wider significance sits with what comes next. Apple has been rumored for some time to be working on an edge-to-edge iPhone timed to the model's 20th anniversary next year. By getting a working bezel-free screen into a reviewer's hands, Tecno has shown that such a device is buildable - and that the Apple rumor may be more plausible than it sounded. Tecno Bezelless, bezel-free phone, concept phone, IFA Berlin, OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400e, edge-to-edge iPhone, smartphone design

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Alex Eala, Naomi Osaka Reach US Open Third Round "coco gauff"
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Alex Eala, Naomi Osaka Reach US Open Third Round "coco gauff"

"coco gauff" Alex Eala and Naomi Osaka have both advanced to the third round at the US Open, keeping their runs at the Grand Slam tournament alive.  Alex Eala and Naomi Osaka have both advanced to the third round of the US Open, extending their runs at the Grand Slam tournament. The two players moved through to the next stage on the women's singles side of the draw. Their progress means both remain in contention as the tournament continues. Eala, a rising name in the sport, joins Osaka, a former world number one and multiple Grand Slam champion, among the players still competing. Both will now prepare for third-round matches. Interest in the tournament has been running high, with searches for fellow competitor Coco Gauff trending among fans following the event. The US Open is one of tennis's four Grand Slam events. Eala and Osaka will look to build on their second-round wins as they aim to advance deeper into the draw. Alex Eala, Naomi Osaka, US Open, US Open third round, tennis, Grand Slam, women's tennis

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